Cercle Brugge vs Patro Eisden prediction and betting tips on May 23 2025
Game Prediction
In the playoff for the right to play in the Belgian Jupiler League, the second leg between Cercle Brugge and Patro Eisden will take place on May 23, 2025. The match is essentially a formality given the clear outcome.
Our Prediction for Cercle Brugge vs Patro Eisden
The club from "Jan Breydel" pleasantly surprised last season. Always regarded as Rybolovlev’s secondary asset after Monaco, they managed to secure fourth place in the 2023/2024 campaign. This earned them a debut in European competitions. In the Europa League, however, the Belgians only narrowly got past Kilmarnock—drawing 1-1 and winning 1-0. But Molde decided everything in the first, home leg, winning 3-0. In the Conference League, they confidently knocked out Krakow’s Wisła—6-1 and 1-4. Furthermore, after collecting eleven points in the main round, the team advanced to the playoffs, but were eliminated by Jagiellonia—0-3 and 2-0.
Perhaps this European push drained their energy domestically, as they were knocked out of the cup by Sint-Truiden and finished fourteenth in the Jupiler League, losing three of their last four matches.
Their opponent from Limburg was founded back in the early 1940s, but hadn’t achieved much until recently. Only lately have they shown clear progress. In 2023, the club won the third division. As newcomers, they finished a comfortable sixth place. And now, they've taken another step forward. Finishing fifth, Stein Steinen’s side then advanced through the playoffs, beating Waasland-Beveren (3-2 and 2-1) and Lokeren-Temse (2-1 away, 1-1).
In the first leg this season, the current home side left no doubt about the overall result. Not only did they win—they delivered a 5-1 thrashing with a brace from Brunner and a typical late consolation goal by the opponent in injury time.
Cercle Brugge vs Patro Eisden: Key Stats and Trends
- Cercle Brugge lost three of their last four matches
- Patro Eisden have won four of their last five matches
Cercle Brugge vs Patro Eisden: Probable Starting Lineups
Cercle Brugge (probable lineup): Warleson - Ravic, Perrin, Diakite - Nazinho, Agyekum, Somers, van der Bruggen, Francis, Magnier - Ngoura
Patro Eisden (probable lineup): Belin - Kiss, Borri, Renson, Che - van Enno, Pietermat, Peters, Kiankaulia, Abid - Bammens
Previous Encounters: Cercle Brugge vs Patro Eisden
Before this current showdown, the teams had played ten matches. Cercle Brugge had won eight of them, losing only once.
Free Prediction for Cercle Brugge vs Patro Eisden
The outcome is clear, but after a tough season, the home side will still want to impress their fans. Bet on the hosts with a handicap of -2 (odds – 1.65).
Keep an eye on the Belgian Jupiler League standings and check on your team's form before placing your next bet.